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Following talks with the Pakistani government, Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States is making progress in the war on terror, and hopes to end the use of drone strikes "very soon."
The secretary of state told a Pakistani television station that President Barack Obama has a "very real timeline" for ending the strikes.
He did not provide specifics on the timeline.
"We hope it's going to be very, very soon," Kerry said Thursday, according to a transcript provided by the State Department.
"I believe that we're on a good track. I think the program will end as we have eliminated most of the threat and continue to eliminate it," Kerry said.
He added that the cessation depends on "a number of factors" and that Washington is working on it with the Pakistani government.
A State Department statement later addressed Kerry's remarks.
"Today, the secretary referenced the changes that we expect to take place in that program over the course of time, but there is no exact timeline to provide," the statement said.
However, it said, the goal is to get to a place where threats are eliminated and drones are not needed.
"Now, we're all realistic about the fact that there is a threat that remains and that we have to keep up ... the fight in this and other places around the world," Marie Harf, a State Department spokeswoman, said. "So this was in no way indicating a change in policy. It's really been reinforcing things I think we've said for months on this."
The United States ramped up strikes in the tribal region in the first few years of Obama's presidency. But the number of strikes in Pakistan has since dropped partly because of al Qaeda's decline in the country and more U.S. focus on threats from al Qaeda groups in other countries, such as Yemen.
In May, Obama defended the use of drone strikes as a necessary evil, but one that must be used with more temperance as the United States' security situation evolves.
America prefers to capture, interrogate and prosecute terrorists, but there are times when this isn't possible, Obama said in a speech at the National Defense University in Washington.
Terrorists intentionally hide in remote locations and putting boots on the ground is often out of the question, he said.
However, he urged caution and discipline.
"To say a military tactic is legal, or even effective, is not to say it is wise or moral in every instance," Obama said at the time. "For the same progress that gives us the technology to strike half a world away also demands the discipline to constrain that power -- or risk abusing it."
Increased oversight is important, but not easy, Obama said.
Drone strikes in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan have drawn heated opposition in Pakistan because of civilian casualties.
The drone strikes have further roiled relations between the two nations, which flared following a 2011 raid by U.S. commandos on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
CNN's Adam Levine reported from Washington, and Faith Karimi wrote and reported from London. CNN's Melissa Gray contributed to this report


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SUNY Potsdam & SUNY Canton Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Shared Services Between the Two Campuses
SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman and SUNY Potsdam Interim President Dennis L. Hefner Enact Agreement in Campus Ceremony
The SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton campuses today outlined a roadmap to ensure continued success in shared services over the next two years.
SUNY Potsdam Interim President Dennis L. Hefner and SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman signed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions in their first public engagement together, at a ceremony held on the Potsdam campus. Employees who are currently in shared positions, or whose departments are actively sharing services, were invited, as were the College Councils, local government officials and other members of the Associated Colleges and academic community.
"SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton are committed to finding collaborative ways to maximize efficiency in back office operations and joint purchasing, as well as developing academic programming that complements the strengths of our two distinct missions. This agreement sets guideposts for success that will assist us in better serving the educational, cultural and economic development needs of the North Country," said SUNY Potsdam Acting President Dennis L. Hefner.
"Today we formally reaffirm the individual identities and missions of our two institutions while creating a plan to collaboratively share resources. Working together, both colleges can share in the successes these efforts will bring," said SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman. "The specific strategies of shared services described in this memorandum of understanding offer opportunities for growth at SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam, building upon an innovative, award-winning initiative."
The agreement provides a framework for collaboration between the two campuses through 2015, with a goal of providing high-quality services, while conserving valuable resources and preserving the integrity of the two institutions' distinct missions and brands.
The MOU calls for Potsdam and Canton to work together on back office administrative functions, as well as services that the campuses would have difficulty offering separately. In addition, the institutions will pursue shared purchasing, to get the best price possible for virtually every investment.
SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton will also explore the creation of collaborative minors and programs, which would incorporate the academic strengths of both campuses, through the SUNY Institute for Arts, Sciences, and Technology.
State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, a member of the Senate Higher Education Committee said, "A continued identification of regional and statewide efficiency opportunities that result in cost savings while maintaining or enhancing student access and achievement is essential for the health of the SUNY system. Other schools in the SUNY network should be replicating what these two North Country institutions are announcing today."
State Senator Patty Ritchie, who is also a member of the Higher Education Committee, said, "I fought to protect the independence and integrity of both SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton, two of the North Country's major job creating engines. I argued that if we worked together, we could find ways to share services and cut administrative costs, without sacrificing the identities or educational missions of these two very different universities. Today, our two colleges are being recognized for their leadership in developing a model that SUNY campuses across New York can learn from and follow."
"As we look at shared services, this memorandum of understanding also gives the 'two H's'-Hefner and Hoffman-the opportunity to really work on some very innovative academic programs between the two campuses, that have the potential to inspire the entire SUNY system, starting here in the North Country," Assemblymember Addie Jenne Russell said.
The presidents recognized the tremendous progress made so far by the colleges' shared employees, as well as the divisions undertaking shared services. The National Association of College and University Business Officers awarded the 2013 Innovation Award to the campuses, in honor of achievements under the leadership of shared Vice President for Business and Administration Natalie Higley.
The two campuses will work toward creating the following shared offices in 2013-14: purchasing, budget, accounts payable, travel and information technology. They also hope to complete the transition to a single purchasing office this academic year, obtain joint approval for the SUNY Institute of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, and aim to complete a joint minor program proposal to submit to SUNY System Administration.
In 2014-15, SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam have set the goal of implementing shared offices for energy management and capital project management. The campuses will propose at least one more joint academic minor or degree program as well.
The memorandum of understanding establishes a mechanism for reviewing future shared services proposals, with a focus on transparency and collaboration. The agreement also ensures that measurable indicators of success will be in place to guarantee ongoing evaluation of service quality and impact on each campus.
"This memorandum of understanding today is special," said Potsdam Town Supervisor Marie Regan, who is also a member of the SUNY Canton College Council. "This will let the campuses continue to work together to produce some of the best academic programs in the North Country. Today is a great day."
"We have great leadership at our two institutions, and I think that this agreement strengthens their work," Canton Town Supervisor David Button said. "The communities of Canton and Potsdam are committed to helping these two institutions work hard to improve even upon what they are doing now in a very credible and competent way. We are here to make sure they are strengthened to an even greater degree."
To read the memorandum of understanding on shared services, visit www.canton.edu/shared.
About SUNY Canton:
SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA. For more information about SUNY Canton, visit www.canton.edu.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, and located on the outskirts of the beautiful Adirondack Park, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges. SUNY Potsdam currently enrolls approximately 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its handcrafted education, challenging liberal arts and sciences core, excellence in teacher training and leadership in the performing and visual arts. For more information, visit www.potsdam.edu.
About the State University of New York:
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating approximately 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs, and more than 1.8 million NYS citizens in professional development and personal enrichment programs, on 64 college and university campuses. There are nearly 3 million SUNY alumni worldwide. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu.
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Part of the Hogrefe Publishing Group since 2017
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CANNES, France (AP) Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:
Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial debut with an adaptation of Truman Capote's first novel, "Summer Crossing."
A publicist for the "Avengers" actress confirmed Thursday that Johansson will direct the long-lost book. "Summer Crossing" wasn't published until 2005, after the manuscript was recovered.
Financing for the film was assembled in Cannes. Capote's novel is about a 17-year-old debutant who, during a summer alone in 1945 New York, strikes up a romance with a Jewish valet parking attendant.
Johansson next appears in the independent film, "Don Juan," in which she co-stars with writer-director Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Jake Coyle, Twitter: http://twitter.com/jakecoyle
Zach Braff isn't just counting on the $2.7 million he raised on the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter to make his follow-up movie to "Garden State." Worldwide Entertainment has stepped in at Cannes as a financier for that film, "Wish I Was Here."
It's not uncommon for a film to find additional foreign investors at Cannes, but Braff has come under considerable criticism for relying on fans to bankroll his second directorial effort.
In one of the most high-profile Kickstarter campaigns, the "Scrubs" actor lobbied his fans to contribute money. The film's 38,000-plus backers earn various levels of rewards, from a copy of the script to a part in the film.
On his Kickstarter page, Braff denied that he was doing anything to undermine the spirit of crowd-funding. He said the additional funds would allow him to make the film as designed, within a budget of $5-6 million.
"I'm sorry for the hoopla," he wrote. "I'm sorry if your friends think you've been duped. But you haven't been. This is real. Crowd-sourcing films is here to stay."
Braff follows Rob Thomas' popular Kickstarter campaign to bring the cult TV show "Veronica Mars" back as a film. That project, too, had outside investment from Warner Bros.
Jake Coyle, Twitter: http://twitter.com/jakecoyle
Not everyone is a fan of the hip-hop flavored soundtrack of "The Great Gatsby," but director Baz Luhrmann says using modern music was essential to capturing the spirit of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel.
"We wanted the film to feel like how it would have felt to read the novel in 1925," the director told reporters at the Cannes Film Festival, where the movie provided opening-night screen fireworks and red-carpet glamor.
"Fitzgerald put music front and center in his novel. He took African-American street music called jazz and he put it right as a star in the book. People said, `Why are you doing that? It's a fad, it'll be gone next week.' And he said, because I want this book to feel right here, right now."
Luckily for Luhrmann, "Gatsby" star Leonardo DiCaprio introduced him to Jay-Z, and the superstar agreed to help score the film. Two of Jay-Z's own tracks "$100 Bill" and the Grammy-winning jam "No Church in the Wild" feature on the soundtrack, and he elicited contributions from the wife Beyonce, Emeli Sande and Lana Del Rey.
Luhrmann also used the soundtrack to counter criticism of the absence of African-American speaking characters in the movie as in Fitzgerald's book.
"Jay said that music is a star in the film so I think there is a great African-American presence in this film and I am very, very grateful for it," he said.
Jill Lawless, Twitter: http://Twitter.com/JillLawless
CANNES: WHAT ARE THE ODDS? The French Riviera is a magnet for gamblers, so it's no surprise that odds makers are speculating furiously about who will win prizes from the Cannes Film Festival jury headed by Steven Spielberg.
Journalist and Cannes betting expert Neil Young ranks "Grisgris," by Chadian filmmaker Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, the early favorite for the Palme d'Or prize at 5-1. That is followed by "The Past," from Iran's Asghar Farhadi who won an Academy Award for "A Separation" at 11-2 and U.S. director James Gray's 1920s New York story "The Immigrant" at 13-2.
Other front runners are "Like Father, Like Son" from Korean director Kore-eda Hirokazu; Arnaud Desplechin's "Jimmy P," with Benicio del Toro as a traumatized Native American war veteran; and Alexander Payne's road movie "Nebraska."
But none of those films has even screened yet, and the odds are sure to change often before the prizes are handed out May 26.
Jill Lawless, Twitter: http://Twitter.com/JillLawless
Add Julianne Moore to those who are commending Angelina Jolie for her decision to reveal her choice to have a double mastectomy.
"I'm impressed with her and I'm impressed with her announcement, particularly because I feel there are so many women who are facing the same kind of choice, and it's a way to kind of validate and have solidarity with women who are having the same issue," Moore said in an interview from Cannes.
"It's obviously a really, really complicated (decision), and so I think her decision to go public about something like that can only help other women."
Jolie announced this week that she had both breasts removed recently because she had a very high chance of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Jolie has since had reconstructive surgery. Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, while her grandmother suffered from ovarian cancer.
Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Twitter: http://Twitter.com/nekesamumbi
The chefs who prepared the dinner for the Cannes Film Festival's opening gala were as starry as the guests.
Anne Sophie Pic, who is a three-star Michelin chef, and Bruno Oger, who has two, collaborated for the four-course meal after the festival's opening night film of "The Great Gatsby" on Wednesday night.
Guests were treated to a menu that included King crab with shrimp and sea bass with rhubarb and celery. Select media were given a preview Tuesday.
Pic and Oger will join other chefs during the festival at the Electrolux Agora Pavillion to ensure that VIPs get top cuisine.
Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Twitter: http://Twitter.com/nekesamumbi


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REAL ESTATE- GIMME SHELTER- Wild Garden! Go green this spring
Q: We would love to go totally "green" this year and not use pesticides when in our garden, but is that really possible if we want a thriving garden?
A: Absolutely! I have gardened for decades without pesticides. My 2,000 square-foot garden has produced enough fruits and veggies each year for personal use, to share with friends and neighbors, and to preserve by canning and freezing. My yard teems with numerous kinds of flowers, wild grasses, shrubs, and trees, and best of all, it is alive with a fascinating array of critters. A landscape full of wildlife is a landscape that is healthy— and that's why people should model their landscapes upon Mother Nature's example.
Understanding the Basis of Nature-friendly Gardening
The biggest mistake a gardener can make is to create a manicured landscape that cannot support a mix of wildlife. Without a variety of organisms to keep each other's numbers in check, your landscape is doomed to overpopulations of some critters. Overpopulations cause problems for the gardener because these poor animals do need to eat!
Creating a Nature-friendly Garden
Designing a nature-friendly garden is easy. The idea is to create good soil over time with the help of creatures such as slugs, snails, and even immature beetles, known as grubs (that's right, do not apply milky spore disease all over your lawn). Above ground, plan on three levels of plant growth: herbaceous flowers and grasses (the shortest level), shrubs and small trees (the mid-level), and very large shrubs and trees (the tallest level). Drinking and bathing water can be supplied via a small artificial pond or a shallow pan at ground level.
The Joys of the Nature-friendly Garden
A nature-friendly garden provides the living requirements– food, water, shelter, nesting sites– of many kinds of wildlife. The benefit to you, besides the avoidance of problems, is that instead of living in a sterile, static, and lifeless garden, you get to be surrounded by a fascinating assemblage of critters. The singing of birds, frogs, and various kinds of insects can be wonderful, affirming that you have managed to rebuild the Eden that man inherited but misguidedly degraded.
Gardening Tips
Don't sweat the inconsequential stuff. Natural gardens do not look like plastic perfection. Expect small holes in leaves (plants are not harmed by this), insects wandering around on your plants (many are looking to feed upon other insects), and even some curled leaves (some insects wrap themselves up for protection from predators).
Be patient! Mother Nature knows what she's doing, but you must give her the time she needs. For example, ants took care of Gypsy Moth eggs in my yard— but it was 10 days before they found them.
All food gardens should be fenced. Mammals can't be expected to know that your food plants are off limits.
Learn about wildlife. All creatures provide a service for the environment; that's why they exist.


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And the winner is…
The Jim and Dearie Mulvey award, for the top Dodger rookie in camp as voted upon by the coaches, goes to Josh Lindblom.
The last several winners have been Xavier Paul, Blake DeWitt, Tony Abreu, Hong-Chih Kuo, Jason Repko and James Loney, with such past winners including Raul Mondesi (1994), Mike Piazza (1993), Eric Karros (1991), Orel Hershiser (1983), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Bob Welch (1978), Steve Yeager (1972) and Ted Sizemore (1969, the first year the honor was presented).
Josh was brought over to the big league camp pretty early last year and spent much of it with the team but this was his first full spring with the Major League players so he remains eligible.
Of course, Piazza seems to have won the award in 1992 and 1993 so clearly the rules are somewhat flexible but still, it's a nice honor for Josh, as it's been given out for more than 40 years.
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Way to go Josh Lindblom!
Rock on L-blom! For being such a young guy, Josh battled hard last week in his two relief innings against the A's on the road. IN fact he looked like a pro considering the pressure and circumstances. This whole last week he has been great with the fans here at Spring Training too signing for lots of kids and even walking out off the team bus (only one to do it) to mingle and sign autographs for the fans. I wish him well in the Minors this season and really look forward to seeing him called up to the Bigs sometime soon…
Congrats Josh Lindblom!
I got his rookie card last year!
Okay – I finally get to mix Dodgers with NASCAR legitmately. I didn't get to see the race, but the #11 won, and the way he won was fabulous. Anyhow, I just got to watch the finish, and it was a great finish, but the broadcasters used Vinny's famous line. As Denny crossed the finish line, they said, "In the words of a famous sportcaster"……………"I can't believe what I just saw!" It wasn't Gibson incredible and it certainly wasn't Vin Scully, but it was pretty awesome!
Congrats to Josh………………..Lindblom that is!!!!
I believe it Nelly…He refused to be denied…..Good Job, Denny!!
Congratulations to Josh Lindblom!!
Ned not offering Meintkewicz his release is just bad taste in my opinion…..and talking about bad taste………
I just seen the McCourts on TMZ, what a bunch of buffoons….the whole bunch of them.
This place isn't ever going to be the same again…..and Emma, I know you are just trying to help, or possibly working for Frank??? But you cannot replace the O'Malley's and their love for the Dodgers and the fans….with higher prices and a coupon.
It's still my team…..it's just not my fathers team, Thank you Frank and Thank you Jamie…..
I'll let you continue building the new legacy…………
I actually caught the Martinsville race earlier… just as they went to that caution with 10 laps left. When Denny and the other Gibbs driver pitted, nobody followed them, and the announcers blasted the move. That finish was awesome the way they squeaked through that tight spot next to Gordon. One of the best race finishes I ever seen, better than the two Andrettis getting squeezed out at that Indy 500 a few years ago (even though I like the Andretti family, that was pretty awesome of "whoever won" to come up on them and take it in the last 20 yards).
It was Jack Buck who called the "I don't believe what I just saw" line. Vin's was "And it's a long fly ball to right field… and she iiiiiiiiiiiiiiis GONE! :: silence for about a minute as the crowd goes wild and the brake lights in the distance of those cussing their dashboards for leaving early:: In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened". Two great styles on that call, I was listening to the radio, though, so I got to hear Jack Buck's call ALLL night camping, everytime the news came on.
Nellyjune ~ they just announced that on radio too. What I think is sad, the fact that DeWitt doessn't know if h's going to be on the roster. He has had a fantastic Spring.
Gonna be a long year if it takes Joe until his usual August to figure out Furcal shouldn't be leading off.
Hey!! Did you see the homepage. They are going to start the season with 11 pitchers. Now what?
Hi'Ya Gang!!! Hope everyone is well and happy this evening/night. I'm with you Beav, if Ferk is stinking the joint up in mid to late May, I would pull the plug on his leadoff slot. I'm hopeful JoJo has enough wherewithall(read 'nads) to do something before August!!! Geez!!!!!
About Billz……………..
Hey Jhall!!! Hope you are doing well yourself. How was your birthday? Did you do anything fun?
Hi, Enchanted, Nellyjune and Jhall.
Yeah. 11 pitchers. Gotta make that all important spot for .192 Nick Green. If all they're doing is keeping a spot warm for Bellisario and Green's the sacraficial lamb, why bother? There's a 40-man roster spot you need to bump someone now. Just let Hu be the back-up and send him down when Belli's ready. He isn't going to stink on ice any more than Green.
Is it me?
Hi'Ya Nelly and Trumom!!! Yesterday was fun. Saw my dad and enjoyed a relaxing day. Merci!!!!
Hi ITDers
So Bills struggled in the first and came back with a nice second.
It's a wonderful thing that the Dodgers, carry James & Dearie Mulvey from the old Brooklyn days.
Things like that really make me feel good.
One time a guy said "You can take the Dodgers out of Brooklyn, but you can't take Brooklyn out of the Dodgers".
Congrats to Josh Lindblom for winning the Jim & Dearie Mulvey Award.
So true, Oldbrooklynfan. I'm Brooklyn through and through 🙂
No Beav, it's not you. Our front office has a problem with abstract thought unless it applies to enhancing THERE lifestyle. Not the betterment of the team!!!!
Good evening Wally, TruMom, Nells, North, D4 and Brooklyn! How are we all tonight?
Hello Theodore!!! LOL!!!!
from this article…………………… Peter Gammons talks about the six teams to watch, and we are one of them…………
Other than their talent, the unknown factor that makes most teams take Colorado over Los Angeles is the ownership situation in Los Angeles, which likely will prevent the Dodgers from being able to acquire any players during the season unless their trade partner pays for the player's contract. That necessitates giving up top prospects, as happened with Carlos Santana and Josh Bell.
…..and then at the end of the article there is this……….
10. What made us feel the best about who we are? The way stricken Red Sox Minor League outfielder Ryan Westmoreland, one of the best prospects anywhere, has attracted the caring and legitimate encouragement of players and teams out here. On Monday, Ethier is taking off to spend time with Westmoreland, as his brother Adam Ethier is Westmoreland's physical therapist and trainer. Justin Upton visited Westmoreland. The Padres and D-backs have reached out and visited him. If you're sick of Tiger and scandal and selfishness, think about Andre and Adam Ethier, and Upton. Some people get a day off to play golf, Andre Ethier took his day off to try to help the rehab of a 20-year-old kid who a week ago was fighting for his life.
Andre just continues to impress on and off the field. I really hope the ownership figures out what in the hell they are doing because it's going to be a very sad day when we lose players like Andre.
Great stuff Nelly, thanks!!! ESPN has been talking alot about the Dodger ownership problems and how it is dragging the franchise into mediocricy!!! We must hope that the impending divorce/litigation results in the sale of the team sooner than later!!!!!! Otherwise, we're hosed!!!
Good evening ITD boys and girls!
Well, well. It looks like Joe will go with 11 pitchers; I like that move. Hope that comes to pass when the official 25 man roster is announced! Can't wait! And REALLY can't wait for Monday morning's start to the REGULAR SEASON!!! GO BLUE!!!
Emma – Yes, being at Camelback was great! We were pleasantly surprised when we found out that Camelback doesn't charge for parking! So we got to go back and forth between workouts and games several times a day and not have to pay for parking all the time! That was great! We did enjoy ourselves. Yes, would've been nice if the Dodgers could have won a game we were at, but hey, it's ST. I forgot to say something else. Not only did I get a chance to talk to Andre, but on our last day there, I said a few words to Josh Lindblom. I saw him pitch on Saturday night (I think it was Saturday night) and he did a TERRIFIC job! I think he was kinda surprised that someone actually recognized him and called out his name! I thought that was cool! And as far as our next game? Well, my mom and I will be there for the home opener! Yes, I REALLY wished we ran into Josh.
*** Note to Josh (Rawitch) ***
I know the home opener will be a very busy day for you, but if you can, come down to to the Inner Reserved, Aisle 1, Row M. I STILL would love it if my mom met you!!! 🙂
Good evening all………
I am well enchanted, I hope you all are too, as it's good to see everyone tonight. Eric it is nice to see your comments again as well.
Nelly well said…..Andre is just a nice guy, that works hard…. at life in general and not just baseball. It is a pleasure to have him on our team.
Hey Jhall!!! How's Ohio these days???
Hi'Ya CP!!!
Hey CP, a little chilly right now, but looking like we've got this winter licked!! LOL!!!
Good to hear that Jhall! I complain about how "chilly" it gets in Ventura, but hey, I've gotta remember that I've got much milder weather than most! 🙂 How's life? Whatcha up to these days?
Oh, and Nelly! I echo your sentiments on Andre! He is just something else! I'm thrilled that he's "ours!" Just as long as Ned doesn't go making some stupid moves later on. No, I don't want to think about that…
Hey CP!!! It's great to see you back!!! I am glad you got to go to Spring Training. I be there in spirit Opening Night!!!
My Nellygirl!
ST was REALLY fun! It was nice to be SOOOO close to our Boys in Blue!!! I wish I had my camera ready when I got to chat a bit with Josh Lindblom, but I was just star-struck! He REALLY did look impressive. Actually, the other pitcher that impressed me is Justin Miller. He looked good when I saw him. Don't really see him cracking the 25 man roster, but he did look good.
So how are you? How's the family? Academy? School?
It's all good CP, thanks for asking!!! How about you my friend?? Just getting ready for outdoor activities!!!! LOL!!!
Jhall – I'm fine. But this "still-job-hunting" gig is getting old – VERY old. Still looking for a job; still looking for clients. I'd even settle for ONE client at this point. Just keep praying for me. But I'm thrilled that baseball FOR REAL starts soon!!! Can't wait!!!
The 11-man pitching staff has more to with three off-days in the first three weeks than anything else. They'll need the 5th starter only twice in that span…so it's still like having a 7-man bullpen. Belisario? What a piece of work. The DeWitt thing mystifies me. Even Belliard said he was cool with his utility role. And Carroll is, well, Carroll. So what's up with Joe and his allergies to any player under 35? Talent or experience? Any coach will go with the former. But if Joe REALLY wants to help this franchise, he'll talk Jeter into retiring RIGHT NOW so he can buy the Dodgers, fulfilling his wish to become an MLB owner. Then he can fire Joe, fire the guy who hired Joe, and fire the guy who hired the guy who hired Joe.
Now Kahli, THAT'S an idea!!!
Cp ~ you are always in my thoughts. I wish you the best and hope thing turn around for you real soon.
Thx Trumom!
Enchanted!!! So what did you have for dinner tonight? 🙂
Although Kahli, if Jeter ever did buy the Dodgers, I don't know if he'd have the heart to fire Joe. But if he convinced Joe to join him in the front office, then something can be worked out, huh???
Pulled pork on a cheese kaiser. How about you CP?
It seems we always get games like this when they're not televised on MLB.TV.
Hey CP, keep the faith!!! You will prevail!! I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!
Kahli – that's pretty clever idea.
That was the kind of outing we like from Billingsley.
Tough first inning but it didn't get him down.
I'm a little surprise he didn't go 6 innings like so many others are these days, in spring training.
CP – We are doing great!! The academy is doing well, and the kids are doing good too. School is just school. Baseball day for me is this Thursday. We have spring break next week. So, I can't do it on Opening Day like I usually do. So, I am doing it on April 1st instead.
Nice to hear Kuroda, had a nice 91 pitch 7 inning minor league game and Russell's feeling great.
Hope Weaver doesn't feel anything tomorrow.
Pulled pork on a cheese kaiser sounds great Enchanted! My son got us pizza! Mmmm, Costco Supreme Pizza!
OBF – I'm watching the updates on the box score. Still refuse to pay for ST games on my computer. But I'm liking the score!!! Now why couldn't they do this against the Indians on the game that I saw? Hmmm??? Oh well…
Nelly – Have a great spring break!
Thanks!!! We are going to be down in Anaheim. Michael has a tournament Monday thru Wednesday down there. The rest of the week is up in the air for now 🙂
I read Belisario (looks like) is ready to go.
Thanks!!! We are going to be down in Anaheim. Michael has a tournament Monday thru Wednesday down there. The rest of the week is up in the air for now 🙂
I had a submission error and then for some reason I got double posted – sorry 😦
I just lost Steiner and Monday, I'm listening to the Indian feed.
Anybody else with the same problem?
It's been raining the last two days in the big apple.
Nice windless rain.
I miss the spring training games my first year in 2007, but I still had to pay the same price to MLB.TV
Hu's on first.
What's the tournament for Nelly? Too bad the Dodgers don't start the season in LA so you could go to a game or two! I take it you all will be spending a lot of time with Eric and Chris, huh? And the two "love-birds" get some time together! 🙂
Well OBF, since you're in Brooklyn, I guess I can understand why you pay to hear/see the games. I guess I get too caught up in my own bubble here in So Cal, that I forget what I would do if I were in your shoes (I mean, a Dodger fan living on the other side of the country). GO BLUE!!!
Sorry to hear that you are getting so many submission errors; no fun for sure. That tournament sounds great Nelly! I bet Michael is having a grand old time!
And yes, it sounds like the "love-birds" are still going strong! But if you want to see a game while you're in town, the Angels start their season in Anaheim (I know, not the Dodgers, but baseball nonetheless). Minnesota comes to Anaheim Monday – Thursday with Oakland in Anaheim Friday, Saturday & Sunday…
And OBF, Firefox is giving me a bunch of "Redirect" Problems! So I'm having troubles submitting comments. Once this comment posts, I'm gone. I'm tired of all this…
LOL!!! (that's for the Matt and Mariya comment – I will get to that in a sec). Michael is playing in a Baseball tournament :)) He pitched his first Varsity league game last Wednesday. He pitched a complete game (7 innings in highschool) with only 4 hits and 12 strikeouts. They won the game 3-2. For the tournament they are playing 5 games, but I am not sure how what the format will be…………..just round robin or brackets as well.
As for the "love birds" – Matthew is with us right now. He has the next two weeks off, and we only have next week. So, he is spending this week with us, and then we are exchanging on Easter Sunday, and Mariya will then go to Temecula with Matthew, Chris and Eric for the next week. So, yes, they are spending plenty of time together.
I have been in submission error hell. PLEASE FIX THIS!!!
It's a nice old hobby, Cpompe1
I got Steiner and Monday back.
My page isn't redirecting properly as per firefox.
so I'm having trouble submitting comments.
CP – Michael and his team are going to watch the Angels/Twins game Tuesday. We haven't decided if we are going yet. Bill and I are kind of taking that week as it comes.
Well, since I am up, it's after midnight (pst), and it's officially March 30th, I would like to wish another beloved ITDer (Dodgereric) a very Happy Birthday. It has been nothing short of remarkable what this last 14 months has been like getting to know you, your amazing wife and the rest of the Monson Family. ITD has been known for some pretty crazy, unique and wonderful stuff, and I think how Matt and Mariya met really fits the ITD bill…………….crazy, unique and wonderful. Have a fabulous day off with Chris and whoever else you are planning to spend your special day with. And yes, I feel a tad guilty (okay – alot guilty) that part of your tradition is here in my house :)) HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DODGERERIC, WARD DEAR, AND MATT'S DAD!!!! BEST WISHES ALWAYS ON THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY!!!
Yea — What Nelly said!!!!!!
Unotherwords HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC!!!
I hope it's extra special for you & your family!!!!!
I see Hoffman didn't leave a beat he got a hit and an rbi nice to have him back in our organization.
Dodgereric – a very happy birthday to you!
Happy Birthday DodgerEric!
Happy Birthday Eric!!
Happy Birthday Eric…….Enjoy your day today


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OTTAWA — Canada is moving in the wrong direction and must address its extreme and growing income inequality, according to a new discussion paper from the Broadbent Institute.
The paper, released to Postmedia News on Monday, argues that developing a comprehensive policy agenda — which could include affordable housing, improvements to Employment Insurance, "fair" taxes and a national prescription drug program — is needed to address the problem.
What's concerning is that inequality is getting worse instead of better, and while Canada has the financial means to turn this around, those steps aren't being taken, said former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, the founder of the left-leaning institute.
"We've had this policy of slashing taxes, and particularly disproportionately, slashing the taxes of the rich. It's time we reverse this," Broadbent said.
"It's not as if we don't have the wealth, but it's the distribution of the wealth that really matters."
Income inequality, sometimes known as the shrinking of the middle class, occurs when there is a large polarization between the top and the bottom of society in terms of their share of economic resources, according the institute.
The Conference Board of Canada and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have both recently pointed out that Canada is becoming more unequal, more quickly than most other countries in the OECD, Broadbent said.
For instance, the Conference Board of Canada reported in 2011 that, between the mid-1990s and the late 2000s, Canada had the fourth-largest increase in income inequality out of 17 peer countries. Canada was ranked 12th out of those countries, a slip to "below the average."
One of the effects of this is that there's less upward mobility, Broadbent said, adding that there's "overwhelming" evidence that an unequal society decreases the opportunity for climbing.
"Most Canadians grew up with the expectations that their son or daughter could be whatever they want to be, whether it's a hockey player or a brain surgeon … now the reality is, if you want to live the 'American dream', you should move to Sweden," Broadbent said.
And beyond economic indicators, income inequality affects everything from health to political participation to crime rates, Broadbent said. And what people need to understand is that this affects everybody in the population – not just the poor, he said.
Several recent studies have found that more "equal countries," such as Germany and Sweden, do better overall than "unequal countries" such as Canada and the United States when it comes to indicators such as life expectancy, the incidence of mental illness, obesity and homicide rates, the institute's paper noted.
"Yes, the poor suffer. And we know that, and we have too high a level of poverty, but the really serious thing that we should be aware of is that, with this degree of inequality, everybody suffers," Broadbent said.
There is no "single magic bullet," to achieve greater equality, the paper said, and urged that a comprehensive policy agenda must become a core political commitment. And while a commitment to equality must come from all levels of government, leadership must come from the feds, the paper said.
"The federal government has many of the key levers — especially income security programs, a progressive tax system, and transfers to the province — needed to combat inequality," the report said.
The report, Towards a More Equal Canada, is part of the Broadbent Institute's Equality Project, which was launched earlier in 2012.


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A Tuesday. Crisp and cool. Clear skies.
I was 36 weeks pregnant. Lumbering and uncomfortable as I boarded the
7:22 a.m. commuter rail bound for my job at a law firm in Boston.
Arrived at work after 8. Was chatting on the phone with a friend,
discussing our baby showers that had both taken place that weekend. Mine
on Saturday, hers on Sunday (our poor collective friends!) while our
hubbies frollicked in New York City at a Yanks/Sox game. One of my
friends from Florida had flown up for my shower. She flew out of Logan
Airport in Boston on Monday morning.
I was interrupted from my conversation when a co-worker peeked her head
in and said, "Your husband is on my line. He needs to talk to you." So I
said goodbye to my friend (who was home, but didn't have her TV on) and
got on the line with Hubby. "Do you have your computer on?" he asked
breathlessly. "No. I just got here and was on the phone with Mary. Why?
What's up?" "A plane crashed into the World Trade Center! They don't
know many details yet though. TURN ON YOUR COMPUTER!"
Slowly the buzz began to spread on my 21st floor. We were directed into a
conference room to watch the breaking news on a projection screen. That
was when I saw the second plane hit.
Shortly after, a firm-wide e-mail was delivered. Our building would be closing at 10 a.m. We were all to evacuate immediately.
I called Hubby back. (Meanwhile he had been frantically trying to call
me. The firm's phone lines were being inundated.) Hubby was nervous that
they were going to shut down all public transportation. That I wouldn't
be able to get out of the city of Boston. 9 months pregnant.
My friend Michelle (who was also working in Boston at the time) and I
miraculously got through to each other via our cell phones. We met
downtown, so we could walk to the train station together. It was eerie.
Practically everyone in downtown Boston had been evacuated. The city
streets were packed, yet it was oddly hushed. Everyone was rushing,
furiously punching buttons on their cell phones, desperately trying to
get a signal.
I tried to call Hubby from the train station to let him know what my
(meager) train options were to get back home to Central Massachusetts.
There was only one train heaed towards home, yet it would only take me
as far as Framingham, about a 45 minute drive, and NOT where I had
parked my car that morning. But I couldn't get in touch with him. The
lines were jammed.
So I waited until the last possible minute to board that train, worried
that Hubby might already be driving into Boston to collect me; nervous
that he wasn't, and that I indeed NEEDED to get on the train. Finally,
as the annoucement was blaring, "Final boarding call!", Hubby and I
connected. I SHOULD take the train, and he'd pick me up in Framingham.
As you can imagine, the train was packed. Every seat full, every aisle space occupied. But so silent.
Someone kindly gave me a seat. I let a few strangers borrow my cell
phone. Everyone lost in their own thoughts. Fear, stifled but present.
Uncertainty, heavy in the air.
I spent the next three days on the couch in my "uniform" (you know, at 9
months pregnant, the comfy maternity clothes that are the only ones
left that possibly fit), glued to the TV. Alternating between grief,
disbelief and horror.
What kind of world was I bringing a child into? Unsafe. Unpredictable.
September 11, 2001. I will never forget.
Twelve years ago. Twelve years.


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Make Your Dollars Last
How you—and the economy—can prepare for a long life that's financially healthy.
It costs a lot to live a long time.
If Americans start regularly living to 120 or more, we need to start preparing our economy, and individuals, now. At a recent Future Tense event on what longevity would mean for America, Lisa Mensah, who is the executive director of the Aspen Institute's Initiative on Financial Security, discussed what that would mean: revamping Social Security, rethinking retirement, and much more.
Also in Future Tense's special series on longevity:
"Why Is Everyone So Negative About Living to 120? Science fiction about longevity tends toward the dystopian." A video interview with Sonia Arrison.
"How to Make Social Security Last: If we're going to live longer, we'll need it more than ever," by Matthew Yglesias.
"The Jetson Fallacy: Much longer lifespans could explode the nuclear family," by Liza Mundy.
"In Sickness and in Health: Marriage may extend your life, but it also contributes to obesity," by Briam Palmer.
"Why No One Actually Wants to Live Forever: It would be really, really dull," by Gemma Malley.
"Talking 'Bout My Generation: The Real Walking Dead: The problem with longevity? Old people," by Brad Allenby.
"Can Older Women 'Have It All,' Too? How longer lives will affect sexism," by Amanda Hess.
"Childhood's End? What living longer might mean for kids and teens," by Katy Waldman.


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As a company created by First Responders, we are offering for all First Responders, Nurses, Doctors and their immediate family 20% off all classes.
We offer daily 1 on 1 CPR/AED classes. Call us to schedule your CPR class.
At Lifeguard Training NY, LLC we are determined to make sure that all our students know how to save a life in and out of the pool. After passing our classes all students will receive a NYS DOH approved certification.
The classes that are offered are Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Recertification, Junior Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Swimming, CPR/AED, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Responding to Emergencies, Basic Life Support, Wilderness First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Babysitting and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Our Junior lifeguarding classes are for the ages 11-15.
The student will learn Junior Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid.
We now offer a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course. We offer this class in Nassau and Suffolk County in Long Island NY, Queens and in Brooklyn NY.
To take a waterfront lifeguarding class, the student must already have a lifeguard certification or NYS DOH approved equivalent certificate to take this class.
Our lifeguarding class are designed to teach every student how to rescue and save a life in and out of the water.
Our prices for our lifeguarding, swimming, CPR/AED classes are very affordable, that way everyone can learn how to save a life.
If you have any questions regarding our lifeguard training program you will get your answer on our FAQ page. If you have a question that is not listed please feel free to message us.
Our CPR classes are for families, groups and companies. Take 3 hours of your time and learn to save a life.
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A lifeguard's key duties include:
A lifeguard is responsible for the safety swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. In case of emergency, lifeguards will supervise or participate in the rescue of them.
Lifeguards must themselves be avid swimmers, have a strong body and have training in first aid.
Lifeguards also needs to be certified in water rescue by utilizing a variety of aids and equipment which is suitable for that particular situation.
Lifeguard Training NY is located in Nassau County Long Island, Suffolk County and Brooklyn NY. We teach Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Swimming, CPR/AED First Aid and Emergency Oxygen. Our Lifeguarding classes are for students of the age 15 and up. After successfully passing the class, the students receives a a NYS DOH approved certification.
Our Swimming lessons are for the age 6 and up. Our CPR/AED, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid and Emergency Oxygen classes are for the age 10 and up.
Can you save a life in an emergency? When every second is critical would you know what to do?
You may be the victim's only chance of survival until professional EMS assistance arrives. CPR can provide
oxygenated blood to the victim's brain and heart, dramatically increasing the chance of survival.
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The professional educators specialize in instructing Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Recertification, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), CPR/AED for adult, child and infant, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, Basic Life Support, Responding to Emergencies, Wilderness First Aid, Babysitting, and Bloodborne Pathogens classes.
CPR/AED, First Aid certification courses are available in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens,Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens. You choose the day, time, and location that best fits YOUR schedule. We can even send an instructor to you at no additional cost.
CPR FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUER is for healthcare providers and first responders needing professional level basic life support training as a job requirement, such as lifeguards, police and fire personnel, nurses, EMTs, and doctors. This certification course includes adult, child & infant CPR, AED training, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
CPR AED FOR COMMUNITY & WORKPLACE is for laypersons who desire to have CPR & AED knowledge and skills in case they become involved in a first aid situation, such as employees in business, restaurants, hotels, and industry, adult residential care personnel, school bus drivers, child care workers, teachers, parents, camp counselors, and babysitters. This certification course includes adult, child & infant CPR, AED training, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
FIRST AID learn to respond to many different types of respiratory and cardiac medical emergencies. Learn to identify and handle sudden life threatening illnesses as well as injuries due to extreme heat or cold. Learn to provide aid for common soft tissue injuries and injuries to the limbs, spine, and head.
EMERGENCY OXYGEN can improve the condition of all victims with serious medical problems. Learn how and when to administer emergency oxygen. Learn to handle, assemble, and maintain an emergency oxygen system.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS Occupational Safety & Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) standard includes Lifeguards, Housekeepers, Maintenance Custodians, etc. Your involvement in any clean up or emergency situation may put you and others at risk of contamination.
Learn to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens at work by using universal precautions, personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls. Learn the precautions you need to take to avoid becoming ill or spreading bloodborne pathogens.
Some of our classes including our lifeguarding, CPR/AED and First Aid classes are ran in the Blended Learning format. You can get more information about it, by go to the Blended Learning page.
Lifeguard Training NY, LLC teaches and certifies the students in Junior Lifeguarding.
To take the Junior Lifeguarding class the student must be over the age of 11.
The student will learn and get certified in Junior Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
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If you want to work as a lifeguard in Nassau County, you will need to get the Town of Hempstead certification.
Before getting their certification, you would need to get a New York State Department of Health lifeguard certification. You can get more information about the TOH lifeguarding exam by going to our Nassau County Lifeguard Certification page.
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All our Lifeguards are NYS DOH certified through the NYS DOH approved list and certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
New York State requires all Lifeguards in management positions, to take the lifeguard management course and the in person exam. Another option is the take the Pool Activity Leader Class. The Pool Activity Leader Class is a 4 hour in person course.
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This endowment was established by Judy Tsou, Head of UW Music Library, and her husband, David Carlson, to honor the pedagogical spirit of Judy's mother.
Hai-Hung Poon Tsou was an inspiring teacher who mentored many students during her more than 30 years of teaching, mostly in Hong Kong. She taught advanced mathematics in a public high school, where many students came from economically and socially disadvantaged homes and would not have pursued higher education had it not been for her urging and nurturing. Many of these students became successful professors, physicians, engineers, and artists who never forgot their teacher. Even forty to fifty years later, they regularly visited their beloved teacher and expressed gratitude for her mentoring and teaching.


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The XF1's fast f/1.8 lens allows poorly-lit subjects to be photographed without raising sensitivity levels, keeping noise to a minimum. Its aperture of f/1.8 with a construction that features 7 lens elements in 6 groups. All elements are subjected to Electron Beam Coating process.
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Sorry for the spotty posting. Last week I was working around the clock on orders, getting one particularly large order ready to send to Fab.com which took just about every ounce of time and energy I had.
Then we took a road trip to stay with Jeremiah's aunt for Thanksgiving and got home just in time to start another work week.
We did squeeze in a bit of Christmas time though, putting up our tree and a few decorations last night. I'll be sharing the advent calendar I made for Israel later this week. It's filled with chocolates, cars and animal figures, his current favorites.
I'm excited because I have some festive posts planned for this month that I hope you enjoy, stay tuned!
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Mackinac Center Fiscal Policy Director Michael D. LaFaive Thursday called on Michigan policymakers to make transformational, market-friendly policy changes their top New Year's Resolution for 2008, warning that to do otherwise would all but guarantee continued loss of jobs and population.
"We were already at or near the bottom of many important economic rankings before the Legislature piled on $1.4 billion in new taxes," said LaFaive. "Does anyone really believe this hike will make Michigan more attractive to people and business?"
Indiana does not think so. The state has posted billboards along interstates near the border encouraging passers-by to come to Indiana if they're tired of high taxes and high business and housing costs.
Indiana is also running radio ads in Michigan and Illinois with the same message. They may have a compelling reason to do so. A new study by economists Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore shows that record numbers of Americans moved last year and they tended to move south and west - to states with generally favorable tax and labor climates, among other things.
"People are everything to economic growth," noted Center adjunct scholar Michael Hicks. "They produce, they consume and they invest. As people move, they take their talents and energy with them. Every time people move they reveal their relative preference for other states."
In a new essay, "Michigan's Diaspora: A Revealed Preference for Leaving," LaFaive and Hicks argue that state policy must change to make Michigan relatively more attractive.
If changes are not made, they wrote, the state may need to change its motto from "If you seek a pleasant peninsula look about you," to, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, move to Florida," which is where many Michigan residents are in fact moving.
The authors cite the latest United Van Lines data showing that through October, 66.4 percent of the company's 2007 Michigan client traffic was outbound.
The all-time record was set in 1981 at 66.9 percent, a year when the state averaged 12.5 percent unemployment.
"Our current unemployment rate of 7.7 percent is currently highest in the nation, but that figure is actually masked by our ability to export job seekers to states with greater economic opportunity," said LaFaive.
The authors recommend that Michigan become a right-to-work state, lower the regulatory burden and cut taxes as ways to stem the flow of jobs, people and opportunities to other states.
The essay can be found at: www.mackinac.org/9159


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Sun Valley, a community in the San Fernando Valley, is one of the many suburbs in the city of Los Angeles. Like the rest of Southern California, it lies in a semi-arid climate zone, where the average rainfall is only about 12 inches a year. Water has always been an issue in this region.
Sun Valley was established in the 1800s; it lies at the base of the Verdugo Mountains. It is prone to flash floods, and, for reasons that I can't seem to explain, the city was built without storm drains. It has long suffered serious flooding problems.
As the city grew, streets and roadways were paved and before you knew it, hard pavement covered much of the community. Unfortunately, whenever it rained, the rainwater had no place to go. It just ran down the streets, picking up debris along the way. By the time it finally got to a storm drain, the rainwater was completely contaminated and the debris that came with it would clog what few storm drains there were.
To give you an idea of how bad it was, anytime TV news crews needed to shoot footage of flooded intersections, they headed straight to Sun Valley.
The Sun Valley Watershed Stakeholders Group examined the chronic flooding and developed a plan: to solve the local flooding problem while retaining all stormwater runoff from the watershed; to increase water conservation, recreational opportunities, and wildlife habitat while reducing stormwater pollution. The devised sustainable solutions are all a part of the Sun Valley Watershed Management Project.
With the help of the TreePeople organization in Beverly Hills, California, working in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the city of Los Angeles and other local stakeholders, they created and implemented green solutions to harvest rain and floodwater, while addressing an antiquated infrastructure.
What makes the project unique is that it offers a single integrated plan that addresses flood protection, water quality and water conservation in its 2,700-acre watershed.
The Sun Valley Project includes rain gardens, sunken areas in the landscapes to capture rainwater from roofs and other impervious surfaces. Also included are vegetated bioswales—creek-like, constructed wetlands that create a wildlife habitats while cleaning stormwater runoff via natural processes, and trees planted with mulched root zones, so that the water runoff is filtered and infiltrated into the aquifer.
Moderate-sized rain tanks were installed around homes, as well as giant underground cisterns under schoolyards, parks and wildlife areas. These new, sustainable features enable the community to treat stormwater and redirect it to two large infiltration basins where the water is naturally filtered before ultimately recharging the aquifer.
The large basins do their work silently, out of sight, while soccer and softball players play on the fields above. Streets have been retrofitted with a variety of rainwater harvesting techniques that filter water back into the ground. Infiltration galleries beneath the street are designed to provide 16 acre-feet of groundwater recharge annually. This is about the same amount of water that is used by 30 households annually.
Rainwater harvesting utilizes a collection system to gather rainwater and use it for outdoor purposes.
It's also good for the environment, because it places less pressure on the water distribution system, particularly where water supplies are tight.
Instead of installing storm drains to channel rainwater to the ocean, one city block now catches, cleans, and reuses rain and stormwater from a 40-acre area upstream.
The project also increases wildlife habitat and community access to green space. Community enhancements, like new sidewalks and solar-powered street lights, were installed to make the neighborhood safer and more conducive to walking. Educational signage was another important feature of the multiuse project.
"The residents are now the watershed managers," says Rebecca Drayse, former director of TreePeople's Natural Urban Systems Group. "Their properties and the street are literally interconnected, mimicking the natural hydrology of the Los Angeles River Watershed, which has been so greatly impacted by development for the past century."
An unexpected outcome from the project is that the residents have experienced an increased sense of community and place as they've gathered to plant trees and care for their new landscape.
But probably the most innovative component of the plan involves its advanced water capture system, which uses both natural and engineered technologies that mimic and even improve on the original watershed.
Fortunately, the city no longer allows rainwater to escape, flooding intersections and rushing down streets. The new neighborhood brings value to its environment and community by capturing the water, cleaning the air, healing the soil, and reducing its impact on the surrounding land and the ocean. It's a neighborhood that can better adapt to climate change, be resilient to droughts and flooding, and offer a healthier and more beautiful place to live.
Could the methods of Sun Valley be expanded to serve other cities? Absolutely. Drier regions, especially areas that are in arid or semi-arid areas, such as Texas, Arizona and California, can't afford to waste one more drop. The need is clear; the technology is available and the potential impact will be significant.
If we can learn to effectively harvest and recycle the drops that fall to the earth when it rains, and use that rain to help water the landscape, we can cut down on our use of potable water.
Harvesting rainwater could be the first step toward making a difference between a water-starved state and a water-sufficient one. We have the power to alleviate some of our cities' water problems with a resource most states currently squander and be eco-green in the process.
We can no longer ignore the current data, which clearly points to our water sources being threatened and finite. It's in our best interest to start finding sustainable, eco-green solutions to address this looming problem.
So, the next time it rains…look up and be thankful.


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Tour the Berne Street Treehouse in Atlanta
Located five minutes from downtown Atlanta in Ormewood Park, this one-of-a-kind glass-and-steel structure is one of the city's most unique buildings.
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Situated along Atlanta's Beltline, the Berne Street Treehouses comprise two unique structures: one private residence and one available for private functions and overnight stays. The owners applied for a conservation easement, protecting the trees that surround the home.
Main Floor
The main floor Tree Room covers 1,600 square feet, not including three outdoor decks. Many of the materials used to construct the treehouse were reclaimed, and the architect and designer did much of the work themselves.
The open-concept kitchen is drenched in light and perfect for a unique entertaining experience.
Architect designed and built, the treehouse is tucked within a group of mature hardwood trees. Both floors have decks that overlook the conservation easement.
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The treehouse has played host to many Atlanta events, including a Sweet 16 party and a hip-hop video shoot.
The treehouse sleeps up to six adults, and overnight visitors say that it is like waking up in another world – yet so close to downtown.
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The world will require 10 per cent more water to meet food production needs of over nine billion people by 2050, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Water and food security is the theme of this year's World Water Week. Over two thousand politicians, CEOs, scientists and leaders of international organizations from more than 100 nations are gathering in Stockholm, Sweden, from 26 to 31 August for the annual event.
Today, over 900 million people suffer from hunger, and two billion more face serious health risks from undernourishment. At the same time, 1.5 billion people overeat and over one-third of all food is lost or wasted. Demand for food and fibre is projected to increase by 70 per cent by mid-century and, without intervention, untenable pressure on water resources in many regions in the world will threaten food and water security.
"More than one-fourth of all the water we use worldwide is taken to grow over one billion tons of food that nobody eats. That water, together with the billions of dollars spent to grow, ship, package and purchase the food, is sent down the drain." said Torgny Holmgren, Executive Director of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
"Reducing the waste of food is the smartest and most direct route to relieve pressure on water and land resources. It's an opportunity we cannot afford to overlook," he added.
In the over 100 sessions set to take place throughout the week, the convening experts will debate and showcase solutions to ensure that the planets limited water resources can meet the needs of growing economies and support a healthy global population. They will also discuss the latest innovations and successful practices to provide clean water and safe sanitation to the over two billion people who live without sustainable access to these basic services. Half of the cases of malnutrition worldwide result from illness and infection from dirty water or unhygienic sanitation.
Participants at the week will also deliberate on issues countries leasing foreign land for agricultural production, trade, human rights, climate change, and the inter-linkages between food, water and energy production.
"The numbers show that agriculture is a thirsty activity. But that also means that agriculture holds the key to sustainable water use," said José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). He added that investment in smallholder farmers is critical to achieve food and water security for all people.
"Throughout the world, 2.6 billion small-scale producers till the land, raise animals and fish. They are the main providers of food in the developing world. If we want them to produce more sustainably, preserving natural resources, adapting to and contributing to the mitigation of climate change, we need to help them. We cannot expect them to do it alone."
Each year the World Water Week addresses a particular theme to enable a deeper examination of a specific water-related topic. While not all events during the week relate to the overall theme, the workshops driven by the Scientific Programme Committee and many seminars and side events do focus on various aspects of the theme. The themes change each year, but each fits within a broader "niche" that covers several years. The grouping of themes within a niche is designed to develop a long-term perspective on a broad yet significant water and development issue. It also ensures that each year builds upon the previous years' outcomes and findings.
The current niche for 2009-2012 is "Responding to Global Changes", which looks at the potential and necessary responses in water policy, management and development to address pervasive and increasingly impacting global changes. The themes within the current niche are:
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week takes place every year in the Swedish capital. With a programme of debates and other events, it brings together stakeholders from all over the world so as to promote their reinforcement of capacities, the establishment of partnerships and follow up on international processes and programmes concerning water and development.
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The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
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This is one of a collection of films made by the Selby Cine Club. This film provides a wonderful overview of the town of Selby as it was in 1965 and is accompanied by an interesting historical commentary. It shows pedestrians and traffic in the town centre, many of the shops, and includes the Toll Bridge, the Monday market, the Reverend John Kent giving a tour of the Abbey, the shipyard, the BOCM Mill, and a Council meeting.
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In this episode of Calendar Magazine, Robert Hall looks at the way Calderdale overall, and specifically Halifax, is set for revival and renovation. The programme was first broadcast on 3rd December, 1987